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If 4 more than twice a number is 18, find the number

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The answer is 9 because 4x = 2x+18
User James Hillyerd
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Answer:

Explanation:

Let the number be x

Twice a number = 2x

4 more than twice a number = 2x + 4

2x + 4 = 18

2x = 18 - 4

2x = 14

x = 14/2

x = 7

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